Oak Grove DB Picasso Nelson to Eagles

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12:27 AM,
Dec. 20, 2013

Written by

Jason Munz
jmunz@hattiesburgamerican.com

When Oak Grove defensive back Picasso Nelson dotted all the 'I's and crossed all the 'T's on his national letter of intent Thursday morning, it capped the end of the early signing period for Southern Miss.

Nelson (5-foot-11, 185 pounds) joined Hinds Community College offensive linemen Thomas Collins and Norman Price as the Golden Eagles' early signees this year.

Due to NCAA rules, the university isn't allowed to announce Nelson's signing until early next year. ...